Fantastic world of Mr Fox

One of my favorite directors, Wes Anderson’s stop-motion animated movie; “Fantastic Mr. Fox”
This movie based on the book by the author, Roald Dahl, of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and will be released on November 13, 2009.

Can’t wait!!

Donut Addiction

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I have had a craving for donuts so bad recently. Whenever someone speaks of donuts I think about Mister Donut in Japan because I grew up with them. Even my husband has fallen in love with Mister Donut; especially the green tea donut when he came to Japan. Though it is very popular in Japan, I still used to visit there to get my favorite: ‘Choco Fashion’ which is a chocolate glazed old fashion donut.
We started hunting for the best donut place near our house recently, and finally…. we nailed it.
The DONUT MAN: it’s located on Foothill in Glendora, CA and has a 4.5 star rating from yelp.
Of course I got an old fashion chocolate glazed one; he got a plain donut with gourmet cream cheese and raspberry sauce which was a fantastic combination! They are so evil and they distract us from our diets or is it that we just have weak willpower…?

ここ最近、無性にドーナッツが食べたくなることがよくある。ドーナッツと言えば、日本にいた時からよく通ったミスタードーナッツを思い出すかな。旦那が初めて日本に来た時にミスドに連れて行ったら、彼でさえ抹茶ドーナッツの虜になり、今でもあの味は忘れらないみたい。日本ではミスタードーナッツと言えばまりにも大衆化してこれといって特別ではないけど、日本にいた頃はよくミスドに通い、一番のお気に入りのチョコレートがかかった「チョコ・ファッション」をよく味わったっけ。
このごろ、家の近くでおいいしドーナッツ屋さんを探し始めてから数ヶ月。遂に見つけました。カリフォルニア、グレンドーラのフットヒル通りに面した「ザ・ドーナッツマン」、Yelp（レストランやショップ等の情報を交換・話し合える口コミサイト）でも4.5スターも獲得してるドーナッツショップ。 もちろん私はオールドファッションチョコレートをゲットし、旦那がオーダーしたラズベリーソースがグルメクリームチーズの上にかかったプレーンドーナッツはそのコンビネーションが最高！
私たちのダイエットを邪魔するドーナッツが悪いのか、それとも、私たちの意志が弱い…?

Condolences

Dear Baci,

I remember your mom found you while she was studying abroad in France and brought you back when she came back home.
Was it the beginning of summer in 2003 or 2004 the first time I met you? One day, you, your mom and I drove down to the beach and hung out and running around on the sand; your big round eyes and fluffy hair were so beautiful and just like a French dog, you were jumping around so cheerfully and enjoyed playing on the beach. The day was unforgettable for to me.
I wish I had had more chances to see you and play with you.
We will never forget your big eyes and your happy face.
Thank you, May you rest in peace.

With Love,

Dear friend,

“Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.”
-Dalai Lama-

I’m sorry about your loss.
You were wonderful mom and his life was full of the love from you, your family, and friends.
Best of luck!

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